Ji-Man Choi Isn't In Monday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi isn't starting on Monday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Rich Hill. The 31-year-old is batting .228 with a .335 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in 412 plate appearances for the Rays this season. Instead, Harold Ramirez will step in as the team's […]

David Peralta Not In Monday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder David Peralta isn't in the team's lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and veteran left-handed starter Rich Hill. Peralta is batting .249 with a .313 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and a stolen base in 486 plate appearances this season. Instead, Manuel Margot will move over […]

Corey Kluber Strikes Out Four Against Astros On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starter Corey Kluber struck out four batters in five innings of work in his most recent outing on Sunday against the Houston Astros. The veteran also gave up six hits, a pair of runs, a home run, and a walk. Kluber needed 78 pitches to get through the five innings and registered […]

Rays Recall Vidal Brujan On Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled infielder and outfielder Vidal Brujan on Monday. Brujan is batting .165 with a .234 on-base percentage in 154 plate appearances for the Rays this season, collecting a pair of home runs and five stolen bases. Able to play second base, third base, shortstop, and all three outfield positions, the 24-year-old […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/3/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/3/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/3/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! It's the final Monday of the 2022 regular season, and it's hard to believe another DFS campaign is drawing to a close. With 11 of the 12 playoff spots locked up, DFS managers will want to check out lineups closer to lock time. Even pitchers will be susceptible to an early yank […]

Yandy Diaz Sits Out For Rest Purposes

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz didn't play in Sunday's contest against the Houston Astros. Manager Kevin Cash has indicated postgame that Diaz sat out for rest purposes. The team wants to make sure that Diaz is fully healthy heading into the postseason. Cash also mentioned that Diaz is only going to play in one […]

David Peralta Leaves Sunday's Game Early

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder David Peralta was removed from Sunday's contest against the Astros early with an apparent injury. There hasn't been an official reason given as to why he left the game but beat writer Mark Topkin noted that Peralta was "grimacing after his swing and looking uncomfortable as he ran to 1B" following […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 26

Welcome to Week 26 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pitchers. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/2/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/2/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/1/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/1/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/1/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Today's MLB slates are split up as is the norm for late-season baseball. Half the guys I think will play will not, so you have to be as flexible as Gumby to play MLB DFS in September and October, but that also means that there is a lot of money out there should you dare […]

Yandy Diaz Hitting Leadoff On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. It will be Diaz's first start for the Rays since Sept. 19 due to shoulder soreness. Fantasy managers will want to get him back […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 25

Well, here we are folks. For most fantasy leagues, this is it. This is the last week that counts, the wrap up week in roto leagues and the championship matchup in head-to-head leagues. This is everything you've been working for all season and I am so proud of you. Oh, me? Yeah, I had either […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/30/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB regular season is winding down but there are still a few wild card spots up for grabs with the Brewers and Phillies battling it out for the last spot remaining in the NL. We have a slate with a ton of aces on the mound tonight, and it will likely be the last […]

Jeffrey Springs Shuts Out Guardians Through Six Innings

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs tossed six quality innings on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians, allowing three hits, striking out five, and walking no one. He didn't get the win, though, as the Rays ended up losing 2-1. Springs is in the midst of his best season, as he owns a 2.45 ERA and […]

Yandy Diaz Still Absent Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday for the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. Diaz hasn't played in over a week due to a shoulder injury. He was in the original lineup on Wednesday but was scratched. Fantasy managers can only hope the 31-year-old can return […]

Tyler Glasnow Has Successful Season Debut

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow made his first start in 2022 since returning from Tommy John surgery on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, and he looked good, allowing an earned run on two hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out three in three innings of work in the 2-1 loss. Glasnow tossed […]

Projecting the Top 101 ADP for the 2023 Fantasy Baseball Season

Although the end of the 2022 season is nearly upon us, it's never too early to begin off-season prep for the 2023 season. This article provides an early look at the redraft field in 2023, projecting the top 101 by ADP. We'll have you covered all offseason long as soon as the final pitch of […]

Yandy Diaz Scratched From Starting Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Diaz was originally set to make his return to the starting lineup in the leadoff spot after missing the last seven games, but he'll instead return to the bench. The 31-year-old will be available off […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Lineup Against Guardians

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has returned to third base and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie. Diaz returns to the Rays lineup after missing the last seven games, and fantasy managers can put him back into their starting lineups for the final stretch of the […]

Rays Transfer Brandon Lowe To 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays transferred infielder Brandon Lowe (back) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. The move makes room for starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who was activated from the 60-day injured list, on the active roster. Lowe appeared in 65 games for the Rays this season, batting .221 with a .308 on-base percentage, eight […]

Rays Activate Tyler Glasnow

The Tampa Bay Rays activated starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Glasnow has been working his way back from Tommy John surgery last season and now returns to the Rays' active roster. He last pitched in the Majors in 2021, making 14 starts and working to a 2.66 ERA […]

Harold Ramirez Stays Hot Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/outfielder Harold Ramirez continued to swing a hot bat in the 6-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored. His double in extra innings proved to be the game-winner in this one, and he now has a modest five-game hitting […]

Wander Franco Back In, Yandy Diaz Still Out Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand) is back at shortstop and is hitting third on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Shane Bieber. However, infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out. Franco jammed his left hand in Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he's back in there for fantasy managers. The 21-year-old […]

Shane McClanahan Allows Four Runs Against Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan didn't have his best start of the season on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Rays ace gave up six hits, four earned runs, three home runs, and a pair of walks in five innings against Toronto. He also struck out a pair of batters on the […]

Harold Ramirez Has Three Hits In Loss To Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/outfielder Harold Ramirez had a strong game in the 7-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, going 3-for-4 on the day. Ramirez is heating up at the dish for fantasy managers by going 9-for-21 (.429) in his last six games to raise his season line to .313/.356/.420 with six […]

Tyler Glasnow To Start Against Guardians Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said that the plan is to activate right-hander Tyler Glasnow (elbow) from the injured list to start on Wednesday at the Cleveland Guardians. Glasnow is expected to be limited to around 45 pitches or two to three innings. The 29-year-old will be making his season debut for the Rays, […]

Ryan Yarbrough Done For The Regular Season

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) is done for the rest of the regular season and likely is out for the rest of the year after he suffered a right oblique strain in his Sept. 22 outing against the Toronto Blue Jays. Yarbrough landed on the 15-day injured list and has a projected rehab […]

Yandy Diaz Hopes To Return Soon

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) was out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game on Sunday with a left shoulder injury, but he said he was feeling "a lot better" after receiving an injection and hopes to return as soon as possible. Diaz said he's dealt with left shoulder pain the […]